ABC’s of LIFE

When I started to prepare for graduation I thought about the 

ABC's of Life! I thought about lessons and reminders that kept me sane and rooted, I started to write the ABCs of Life Summer of 2017 and with the help of Mr. Knox, we finished the ABCs of Life in February 2018. 

A seat at the table is not good enough; one must be willing to use their skills, talents, and influence to make a change at the table.  

Be present. Be willing. Be humble. Be open to feedback

Connect and Collaborate with your community to conquer

Diversity is important but does not forget his twin sister and brother INCLUSION and EQUITY

Even Jesus took time to rest, what makes you think you shouldn’t -Matthew 14:23-23After he had dismissed them, he went up to a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone

Forgive just as you have been forgiven -Ephesians 4:32 -Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you

God grant me the serenity

Have faith; don’t give up

Inspire others along the way

Junk- throw out all things that are not aligned with your purpose and decluttering is a great practice

Know your work and add tax

Leave places better than you have found them -Lead from wherever you are-Live a life that matters-Love something greater than yourself -Paul Quinn College

Make it happen

No excuses

Opportunities wait for no one

Prayer +Perseveration+ Passion position you for your purpose

Question things you do not understand

Research and Read for yourself

Sit down and humble- Kendrick Lamar

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding- Proverbs 3:5

Understanding- have an understanding and respect others' point of view

Victories do not come by accident

Wisdom is gained by silence and listening

XRAY-use your vision to see the hearts of others

Yield to God’s voice

Zebra are black and white, life is full of greys, embrace the greys